COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONOur interpretation of Belgian inspired dark Saison brewed with over 8 different imported German and English malts and then gently hopped with German Perle hops. The beer was fermented with a French farmhouse style yeast strain to lend dark fruit notes with hints of cherries and currants that then finishes with a dark chocolate flavor.

Draft. Poured black with thin white head. Aroma was particularly memorable but the taste exceeded it, fortunately. A little less complex than Mad Jacket due less layers of flavor but at the same time really put the yeast at the forefront to showcase it which worked well.

Deep dark brown coloured body with a bit of a tan head and a bit clear at the bottom when held up to a light. Aroma of roasted malt, grass, herbs, yeast and a bit of a caramel note. Light to Medium-bodied; Strong roasted malt flavours in the taste with some lighter spices, yeast and a hint of earth noticeable, all with a good grassy and relatively mild saison flavour profile. Aftertaste shows some good flavours, but a bit lacking in malt, hops and complexity. Overall, a decent beer for a brewpub, but donít expect an amazing drink - worth it if you like the style and itís available, but otherwise, there are better options. I sampled this on draught from a growler, purchased at the brewpub in Falls Church, Virginia sampled later in the day on 21-December-2011 at a hockey party.

Draft at brewpub. Pours black with very little head. Not much on the nose. A bit of fruit and wine vibe on the tongue which makes me think a bit of barleywine. Unfortunately itís supposed to be a saison. I got very little of the farmhouse funk. Not really to style.

Mad Fox tap ($5.75): Pours a dark brown color with a beige head. Aroma is of saison yeast and fruitiness. Tastes I spotted were cherries (yes, the description was right), something akin to licorice, and yeast. Beer is a little sweet. Roasted or toasted hops donít really appear too strongly in this. Overall, this was interesting, but I donít really think it is something that I would want to get again.

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